Director of Medical Affairs at University of Ghana Medical School

Job Description

• Lead in the development of clinical care policies, guidelines, protocols and standards.
• Facilitate and coordinate the functions of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory, Diagnostics and Imaging Departments/Directorates.
• Lead in the definition, type, level, and mix of clinical care services.
• Lead in the development of systems for monitoring and evaluation of clinical care services across the
• Contribute to the planning of capital development
• Ensure quality assurance programmes are in
• Contribute to policy development, analysis and
• Contribute to the development of medium/long term strategic plans and the implementation and evaluation of health
• Contribute to the development of in-service and post-basic training programmes for clinical
• Coordinate Clinical teaching and Postgraduate Clinical programmes.

Educational and Professional Qualification

• Fellowship of a Professional Medical Body (e.g. GPGC, WACS).
• Qualification in a Health Management or related field (at least a HAM certificate) is a
• Evidence of leadership and continuous professional development and training in Health Management.

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years cumulative clinical experience, FIVE (5) years of which must be at Secondary/ Tertiary level of
• A minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience within the total of 15 years in (1) above MUST be in a hospital management/ leadership position.
• Minimum FIVE (5) years Post Fellowship working
• A broad knowledge base and experience in development and implementation of policies and operating procedures, quality assurance and coordinating and implementing research and development
• Evidence of research output and experience in service development.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage workload, work on own initiative, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary
• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Job Ref: DMA/07.0119